Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Mercer University•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with an appointment effective August 1, 2027. The position is based in Macon, Georgia, and is expected to be performed in person. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education, research, and service. Teaching may include undergraduate courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity, and may occasionally include graduate courses in Software Systems or Cybersecurity. The faculty member will maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate students, direct undergraduate research projects, and serve as a faculty advisor. The role also includes service to the department, college, and university. The ideal candidate will share the department’s interest in competitive programming and assist with coaching the Binary Bears intercollegiate programming team. Mercer’s Computer Science Department offers degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, computational science, and information science and technology. The department is an NSA CAE-designated university program, and its BS in Computer Science is ABET-accredited. It also provides undergraduate and graduate coursework for other university schools and colleges.

Requirements

PhD in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. ABD candidates may be considered at the rank of Instructor, provided the PhD is completed no later than December 31, 2027.
Demonstrated academic and/or professional background in core computer science topics, such as software development, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, networks, digital logic, or theory of computation.
Strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of the following priority areas: Applied Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Augmented and/or Virtual Reality, or Secure Software Development with DevSecOps.
Strong, current, cutting-edge doctoral training in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Passion for competitive programming and willingness to assist in coaching the Binary Bears intercollegiate programming team.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity; teaching may occasionally include graduate courses in Software Systems or Cybersecurity.
Conduct research and maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate students.
Direct undergraduate research projects.
Serve as a faculty advisor for students.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Assist with coaching the Binary Bears intercollegiate programming team.